For those following the Chinook Indian Nation's work toward regaining federal recognition, this is an important endorsement. I posted a while back about a petition for the state of Washington to give the now-closed Naselle Youth Camp to the Chinook. The NYC is on unceded Chinook land, and specifically the portion of land the Chinook asked to retain almost two centuries ago as part of an unfulfilled treaty with the U.S. government.

A state task force formed to determine the fate of the NYC has officially recommended the NYC be given to the Chinook Indian Nation. Not only would this put the facility into the hands of people who will make excellent use of it, but the Chinook have also stated their intention to restore the on-site wastewater treatment facility and salmon hatchery. The former would additionally be a boon to the entirety of Pacific County, which currently ships its wastewater all the way to Centralia, WA, over 100 miles away from southern portions of the county.

If the NYC is indeed given to the Chinook, this will be an important statement that can be used to pressure the U.S. government to restore their federal recognition. To find out ways you can help the Chinook in this effort, please visit ChinookJustice.org.

(by alberthbyang)

Fall

Deception Pass Bridge

Gone fishing

5-2-24

Mt. Tahoma, Washington (2023)

Mount Adams, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington, USA by Lee Rentz

Glacier Peak Wilderness

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rainier wildflowers

snoqualmie falls, washington. used as the location for the great northern in twin peaks (1990)

man’s resisting the urge to petpet soooooo hard

Light and shadows

Camp View | San Juan Island, WA